The Job (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Struggles of an Unconventional Woman in a Man's WorldBy Sinclair Lewis
Length12h 14m
About this audiobook
Published in 1917, The Job follows Una Golden, a young woman who leaves provincial security for the offices, boarding houses, and moral ambiguities of New York. Through her struggle for economic independence, professional competence, and emotional self-definition, Sinclair Lewis examines the "New Woman" not as a slogan but as a social fact. The novel's brisk realism, documentary attention to work, and satirical eye for business jargon place it within Progressive Era fiction and anticipate the sharper critiques of Main Street and Babbitt. Sinclair Lewis, born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, knew intimately the small-town expectations and commercial aspirations he later anatomized with such force. Before becoming the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, he worked in publishing, journalism, and editorial offices—settings that sharpened his understanding of modern labor and urban ambition. The Job reflects both his sympathy for individual self-making and his skepticism toward the institutions that promise freedom while enforcing conformity. This novel is recommended to readers interested in American realism, feminist literary history, and the cultural transformations of the early twentieth century. Though less famous than Lewis's later masterpieces, it is an essential work: humane, observant, and intellectually revealing in its portrait of gender, work, and modern identity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length12 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 29, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness (Annotated)
18CHAPTER XI
2Introduction
19CHAPTER XII
3Synopsis
20CHAPTER XIII
4Historical Context
21CHAPTER XIV
5Author Biography
22CHAPTER XV
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6Part I THE CITY
23PART III MAN AND WOMAN
7CHAPTER I
24CHAPTER XVI
8CHAPTER II
25CHAPTER XVII
9CHAPTER III
26CHAPTER XVIII
10CHAPTER IV
27CHAPTER XIX
11CHAPTER V
28CHAPTER XX
12CHAPTER VI
29CHAPTER XXI
13CHAPTER VII
30CHAPTER XXII
14CHAPTER VIII
31CHAPTER XXIII
15Part II THE OFFICE
32Analysis
16CHAPTER IX
33Reflection
17CHAPTER X
34Memorable Quotes
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